Villanova vs Cincinnati Prediction 12-3-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Villanova vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 3rd at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 4-4 this year after they defeated Rider by a score of 72-48 in their last game. Villanova led 36-20 at the half and they were able to pull away in the second half for the blowout win. The Wildcats shot 41.4% from the field, 39.5% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Eric Dixon led Villanova with 16 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Maryland by a score of 76-75, but did beat Penn by a score of 93-49 before that. Villanova has scored 77.8 points per game and they have allowed 66.6 points against per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 13 assists per game this season. Eric Dixon is averaging 25.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Villanova is shooting 46.4% from the field, 80.9% on free throws, and 38.6% on three pointers this year. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 6-0 this season after they defeated Alabama State by a score of 77-59 in their last game. Cincinnati led 46-33 at halftime and held Alabama State to just 26 points in the second half for the win. The Bearcats shot 44.9% from the field, 32.3% on three pointers, and 41.7% on free throws in the game. Simas Lukosius led Cincinnati with 16 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bearcats defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 81-58 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 76-60. Cincinnati has scored 85.3 points per game and they have allowed 56 points against per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Simas Lukosius is averaging 16.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Cincinnati is shooting 53.6% from the field, 59.8% on free throws, and 41.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why Cincinnati will Villanova

• Cincinnati has won each of its last six games.
• Villanova has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last 11 games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Cincinnati’s last nine games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Five of Villanova’s last six night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.

Villanova vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup with an undefeated record so far this season, but the best team they have played is Georgia Tech, who they beat by 20+ points. Villanova has won two of their last three games, but they do have losses against Maryland, Virginia, St. Joe’s, and Columbia so far this year. The Bearcats are shooting over 53% from the field this year and even though they haven’t played the best competition, I don’t like what I have seen from Villanova. Take the Bearcats here.